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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details)

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       $ (804)       $ (623) $ (804) $ (623)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 244 (135)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (66) (46)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 178 (181) (262)
Balance at the end of the period (626)       (804)       (626) (804) (623)
Net income 33 74 56 (16) (43) 121 131 166 147 375 260
Discontinued Operations
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Actuarial loss                 6 4 3
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       268       217 268 217  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 (25) 51  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 (25) 51  
Balance at the end of the period 243       268       243 268 217
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax                    7 11
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (1,076)       (845) (1,076) (845)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 259 (185)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (66) (46)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 193 (231)  
Balance at the end of the period (883)       (1,076)       (883) (1,076) (845)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax                 113 228 155
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax | Amount reclassified
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Prior service credit                 8 10 9
Actuarial loss                 (86) (51) (39)
Settlement loss                 (12) (13)  
Total before tax                 (90) (54) (30)
Income tax expense                 24 8 6
Net income                 (66) (46) (24)
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       7       8 7 8  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 5 (1)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 5 (1)  
Balance at the end of the period 12       7       12 7  
Other, net
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (3)         (3)    
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 5    
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 5    
Balance at the end of the period 2               2   (3)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (13)       (12) (13) (12)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 5 (1)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 5 (1) (5)
Balance at the end of the period (8)       (13)       (8) (13) (12)
Net income                 21 10 7
Amounts attributable to Huntsman International
                      
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (791)       (611) (791) (611)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 239 (134)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (66) (46)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 173 (180)  
Balance at the end of the period $ (618)       $ (791)       $ (618) $ (791)